We are seeking a highly experienced developer to support and enhance a mission-critical legacy application written in IBM z/OS assembler language. This role requires a self-sufficient engineer capable of independently analyzing, maintaining, and improving high-volume, high-availability batch processing systems in a regulated financial services environment.
Required Skills & Qualifications
8 years of experience in IBM Mainframe application development and production support
Strong hands-on expertise in Assembler (HLASM) programming
JCL development and troubleshooting
Experience with GDGs and batch processing
Proven experience with Connect:Direct (NDM), ISPW (or equivalent change management tools), CA7 scheduling, TSO / ISPF environment, and GitHub CoPilot
Demonstrated experience supporting high-volume financial transaction systems
Experience working in high-availability environments, including Sysplex architectures and multiple LPARs
Solid understanding of mainframe datasets, VSAM, and utilities
Experience using ServiceNow and/or Remedy
Proven ability to work independently in loosely documented legacy environments and analyze complex assembler codebases
Diagnose and resolve critical production issues quickly
Prior work experience at client or in client's Industry
Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Experience in financial services or banking environments
Prior experience with check processing, image item processing, or payment processing platforms
Demonstrated experience supporting high-volume, high-throughput transaction systems
Familiarity with SMP/E for system maintenance and upgrades and SAR (System Activity Reporter / reporting tools)
Experience supporting assembler applications during platform upgrades and macro or compatibility changes
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Support and enhance mission-critical legacy applications
Independently analyze, maintain, and improve high-volume, high-availability batch processing systems
Diagnose and resolve critical production issues quickly
Company Benefits & Culture
Hybrid schedule requirement of a minimum of 3 days per week
Opportunity to work in a regulated financial services environment
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.